Eliminating the Department of Education could worsen racial inequities by cutting federal funding to poor schools.
Trump has said he wants to leave school policy to the states, but state officials and lawmakers aren’t clear on what that would look like.
Education experts discussed the potential closing of the Department of Education under the Trump administration and the effects of absenteeism on U.S. schooling at a Harvard Institute of Politics forum Thursday evening.
A group of unions representing current and former federal workers sued the Trump administration to block the sharing of sensitive personal data with DOGE.
As the Trump administration continues to downsize and dismantle many government agencies, the Department of Education could be next on the chopping block. At stake are resources and support for more than seven million students with disabilities who depend on the agency to ensure access to a free public education.
Open investigations into Kentucky school districts and universities are related to racial, gender and disability discrimination.
The Department of Education, Sport and Culture is inviting people to join its Education Council. The Department is looking for seven new members that can contribute valuable skills, expertise, and fresh perspectives. Education Minister Daphne Caine says it's a fantastic opportunity for people who are passionate about learning environments.